Michael Romanese

Randy Gladman has 15 years of experience in commercial real estate development, leading projects from initial acquisition through the design, approval, site servicing, construction, and disposition processes. In every project he undertakes, Randy focuses on ensuring project objectives are met in conformity with the client’s strategic goals, thereby building a successful client relationship throughout the project lifecycle. Throughout his career, Randy has assembled and managed development design and approval teams made up of external consultants including civil engineers, planners, architects, surveyors, and lawyers. He is skilled in pursuing required entitlements, including official plan amendments, rezoning, site plan approvals, minor variances, and building permits, to ensure projects proceed to construction. Additionally, Randy has earned a reputation in the industry for fostering strong relationships with municipal staff, community stakeholders, and politicians to expedite project approvals.

A member of the Urban Land Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centres, and NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Randy has also authored articles about architecture, urban development and the future of transportation. He earned his MBA at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business in 2006, where he first discovered his passion for land development.

Aaron Clodd has over 14 years of experience in retail, office and retirement real estate development leading projects from initial market analysis to acquisition, design, approval, site servicing, construction, and disposition.

Aaron is a results driven achiever who can excel in a fast-paced environment while managing the scope, schedule and budget for multiple developments with numerous stakeholders and tight deadlines. In any project he undertakes, Aaron gains a comprehensive understanding of the goals and objectives in order to successfully execute the desired outcome. Aaron is quick to develop strong relationships with his clients and stakeholders andeffectively manages them throughout life of a project. During his career, Aaron has gained experience assembling and managing consulting teams of engineers, planners, architects, surveyors, lawyers, etc. for acquisition due diligence, official plan amendments, rezoning, site plan approvals, minor variances, building permits and brownfield grants. Aaron understands the financial implications of technical issues and planning policy changes making him an effective Development Manager

Chris has over 13 years of experience in development management and construction management.  His combined experience in both fields provides him with a unique ability to evaluate and manage projects from two perspectives and allows him to effectively assess projects in their early stages and steer them toward success. With a leveled approach to management and wide-ranging experience, Chris excels working with multiple stakeholders.

Chris has hands-on experience working through all phases of development and construction, including land acquisition, design, pre-construction services, permitting, tendering, construction, occupancy and commissioning.  He is highly skilled in managing and assembling external consulting professionals and contractors, as well as navigating regulatory and permitting processes. Through these processes, Chris works closely with project management, property management and leasing professionals to ensure that the client’s lifecycle, building performance and revenue targets are being realized.

In his career, Chris has assembled a diverse portfolio of project experience. This includes major multi-phase bare land development, mid- and low-rise office development, industrial development, retail development, institutional construction and tenant improvement and fit out.  He is a passionate team builder and place maker with strong relationships in the industry.